Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to technical deficiencies in servicing, excessive scale and visual impact, non-compliance with site size standards, and significant inaccuracies in the submitted documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Insufficient information regarding effluent treatment and water supply prevents a full assessment and poses a potential risk to public health.
- The excessive size and scale of the dwelling, combined with a lack of landscaping, would create a visually dominant feature detrimental to the rural amenity.
- The application fails to meet minimum site size requirements for the proposed floor area and contains numerous inaccuracies that preclude a proper planning assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Table No. 38
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new replacement dwelling at Coolbaun, Ferns. Wexford County Council refused permission because the proposal failed to demonstrate adequate servicing, exceeded appropriate scale for its rural context without sufficient screening, and did not meet the site size standards outlined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. Furthermore, fundamental inaccuracies in the plans and documentation prevented th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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